Third Grade parents talked with us last week about their jobs and how they make our community better. THANK YOU parents! Students will be writing and presenting about the character traits and life skills they heard like honesty, patience, respect, problem solving and others. Grateful to learn from our community!
Bike to School Day is on May 7th! 🚴♂️🚴♀️ Last week, FFA students and Mrs. Kyler equipped your children with essential training on safely riding bikes and scooters to school. If your child plans to join in, please send me your snapshots, and I'll proudly feature them on our Facebook page. Let's embrace safety and fun together! For more information, visit Walk Bike to School, https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/.
We are seeking a passionate and creative Kindergarten teacher. Ideal qualities include:
-Love for teaching young children
-Creativity in lesson planning
-Patience and empathy
-Strong communication skills
-Organizational abilities
Interested candidates, please send your resume to kwhetzel@usd327.org.
Remember the time you forgot to pick your child up after school? Ouch! Forgetting to order your student a jr. high or high school yearbook would be worse. Order before it's too late!!
Deadline to order is April 30th!
The Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week! 📚
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: Open from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday: Open from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
EES Library
Bearcats eSports traveled to Pratt for the Kansas Sunflower ESports League MarioKart tournament.
In the 3A division, Korbin Freeman finished 3rd, Anthony Jundt as the runner up, and Ryan Schultz as the 3A champion!
Anthony also went on to finish 3rd place in the Grand Championships (mixed divisions 1A-6A)!
#bearcatsEsports #bearioKart 🏎️🏁
We were incredibly fortunate to have Lindsay Metcalf join us and share her insights on how literacy is a lifelong pursuit. She discussed how she transformed her passion for literacy into a fulfilling career. Lindsay also showcased her authored books and provided valuable guidance on the process of writing a story. A big thank you to Larry Laas for organizing this wonderful event. https://lindsayhmetcalf.com/
Jr High Tennis do well at the home B/C round robin invitational as storms hold off!
#bearcatstennis #rainingaces 🎾
4/28 (Monday), HS SOFTBALL @ Fun Valley Sports Complex
*4401 W. 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501 (Field #4)
*Game 1: Ellsworth vs Nickerson, 3:00 PM
*Game 2: Ellsworth vs Kingman, 4:30 PM
*Game 3: Kingman vs Nickerson, 6:00 PM
Friendly Reminder: Early Dismissal for Track Meet
Dear Students and Parents,
This is a friendly reminder that on May 6th, we will have an early dismissal at 2:00 PM due to the Track Meet hosted by EJSHS. Please note that buses will follow their usual routes, but they will depart an hour earlier than usual.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you!
(CANCELLATION) Today's HS GOLF at Beloit has been postponed due to weather. We are unable to attend make-up date.
(CANCELLATION) Today's JH TRACK meet at Russell has been cancelled due to expected thunderstorms in their area. The meet will not be rescheduled.
The senior English Composition classes participated in a mock debate.
Bike Safety Day was enjoyed by K-3 students at EES. This was a joint project between, Mrs. Kyler, the FFA and a grant from KDHE.
We had an amazing turnout for our "O-fish-ally Ready for Kindergarten" event last night! 🎉 If you couldn't make it, please contact the office, and we'll ensure you receive all the necessary information. A huge thank you to Connie Svaty and Kathleen Macek for their incredible decorations, which made the evening extra special. 🐠
We celebrated Earth Day with engaging creative arts activities, utilizing our ELA skills and communication to explore how we can positively impact the environment. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing teachers for integrating this into our curriculum.
Deadline to order is April 30! You can order through IC or Jostens online.
Not sure if you ordered? Contact Mrs. Ploutz! kploutz@usd327.org or 785.531.1872
Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
Friendly Reminder: Kindergarten Recruitment Night will begin at 5:00 PM in the EES Gym. Please bring your child who will be entering Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. We will provide valuable information and answer any questions you may have to ensure a smooth start to Kindergarten. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Sheila Shaffer
EES Principal
785-472-5554
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